HyperDrive | 22 October 2012
The US Navy is working on turning seawater into fuel for its planes. But will the idea ever fly? Read more...
HyperDrive | 22 October 2012
The US Navy is working on turning seawater into fuel for its planes. But will the idea ever fly? Read more...
Code Red | 28 September 2012
A number of robots in development for the military are being given increasing amounts of autonomy. The question is now how they will be used.
Code Red | 13 September 2012
Can science help understand what leads people to commit violent acts... and find ways to stop them? Read more...
Nature's Tricks | 29 August 2012
Inspired by antennae that can detect a female moth miles away, scientists have created the world's most sensitive electronic nose for explosives. Read more...
Code Red | 31 August 2012
Code Red | 15 August 2012
The latest attempt to fly at over five times the speed of sound joins the long list of efforts that have ended in failure.
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